Telecom Security Lead: Threat Detection & IR

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Support for advanced certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Security Analyst in Bloemfontein to fortify the network infrastructure against evolving cyber threats and protect sensitive data.

You will lead threat detection, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and implement robust security measures across telecom systems, collaborating with IT teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in telecom or network security, strong skills with SIEM/IDS/IPS/firewalls, and relevant certifications such as CISSP or CEH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS or related field.
• 5+ years in telecom or network security.
• Proficient with SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection.
• Certs like CISSP/CEH/CompTIA Security+ valued.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic for security breaches and malicious activity.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and implement security policies and controls.
• Lead incident response, containment, and remediation.
• Provide security guidance to IT teams and staff.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Security policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS or related field

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Endpoint protection

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Security Analyst in Bloemfontein to fortify the network infrastructure against evolving cyber threats and protect sensitive data.

You will lead threat detection, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and implement robust security measures across telecom systems, collaborating with IT teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in telecom or network security, strong skills with SIEM/IDS/IPS/firewalls, and relevant certifications such as CISSP or CEH.